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Takata supplied defective air bags to many automakers, resulting in one of the Save Lives largest and most complex recalls in U.S. history. Every defective Takata air bag is under recall and will be replaced for FREE. When it’s time to get your vehicle fixed, you should get a recall notice with instructions in the mail. Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your vehicle is affected by any recall – Safe Cars Save Lives.

THE FACTS i WHERE’S MY VIN? • To protect the public, all recalled air bags will be replaced for FREE. Look on the lower left (driver’s • The recalls involve several air bag types, not just one single type, all made by a company named Takata. side) of your ’s windshield • Because so many cars and trucks need to be fixed, a nationwide repair for your 17-character Vehicle schedule has been developed to get the most dangerous air bags Identification Number. Your VIN replaced first. is also located on your car’s • Rest assured, every single recalled air bag will be replaced for FREE. registration card, and it may be THE PROBLEM shown on your insurance card. ! • Exposure to high heat and humidity over time can cause metal parts inside the air bag to explode and shoot out of the air bag at the driver or passengers. • Testing shows that older air bags in places with hot and humid weather are more likely to have an air bag that could explode. • For this reason, some recalled air bags are not safe right now and must be replaced immediately. Others are not dangerous now, but will need to be replaced in the future before they become dangerous. • Automakers are fixing the most dangerous air bags first.

WHAT YOU CAN DO • Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall. • Call your local dealer to schedule the FREE repair. • Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to be notified if your vehicle is affected by a future recall. • Get answers to frequently asked questions at NHTSA.gov/recall- spotlight/takata-air-bags.

These models pose an increased risk to drivers and passengers and must be fixed right away.

Recalled air bags in model years: • 2006 B-Series • 2002-2003 TL; Drivers of these vehicles should immediately visit (Mazda Advises Do Not Drive) • 2002 CR-V; NHTSA.gov/recalls to check whether their vehicle has any outstanding safety recalls. If so, owners should contact • 2006 • 2002 Honda Odyssey; (Ford Advises Do Not Drive) their nearest dealer to schedule a free and immediate • 2003 Acura CL; and repair. Replacement parts for these vehicles are available • 2001-2002 ; • 2003 immediately. • 2001-2002 ;

Visit NHTSA.gov or contact NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

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